Hainey is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name for Haine. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Hainey Early Origins

The surname Hainey was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Hainey Spelling Variations

Hainey Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Hainey has been recorded under many different variations, including Haines, Hains, Hain, Haine, Haynes, Hainson and others.

Hainey Early History

Hainey Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hainey research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1202, 1594, 1653, 1693 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Hainey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hainey Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hainey Early Notables (pre 1700)

Notables of this surname at this time include: John Haynes (sometimes spelled Haines) (1594-1653), English colonial magistrate from Messing Essex, one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony, he was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, often referred to as one of the first...

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Hainey In Ireland

Hainey In Ireland

Some of the Hainey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Hainey or a variant listed above:

Hainey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Hainey, who settled in Ohio in 1890

Contemporary Notables of the name Hainey (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hainey (post 1700)

Tomas Hainey, Canadian silver medalist in swimming at the 1988 Summer Paralympics

William "Billy" Hainey (b. 1939), Scottish former professional footballer

The Hainey Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hainey Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.